Trump, Marine Le Pen, Syria: nothing makes sense as Utopian ambition crumbles into atavistic nationalism

Accused man (41) ‘severely psychotic’ at time of arson attack on Fine Gael politician’s office

Priest says actor Frank Kelly struggled with conscience over Fr Jack role in Fr Ted show

‘Richie Ryan had no time for well-heeled whingers who formerly owned posh department stores’

Frank Kelly: December 28th, 1938 - February 28th, 2016

Stalwart of stage and screen mourned by wife of 51 years Bairbre, children, grandchildren

Comedian played a range of memorable and lovable characters on television and radio

Articulate, charming actor could not have been further removed from Fr Jack’s personality

Death falls on the 18th anniversary of Dermot Morgan’s death

Walls Construction spun out from holding company and on track for €100m turnover

Irish firm acquired by a new holding company

Most Irish people vastly underestimate how much they drink, according to a Health Research Board report

Brendan O’Carroll celebrates film premiere with family, friends and army of fans

Durrow headmaster and sixth-class pupils combine to write and publish adventure story

This butter-wouldn’t-melt production is a place of hapless priests and pushy housekeepers in a changeless world

Ronnie Masterson: April 4th, 1926 - February 10th, 2014

Two unproduced plays may be put on in coming years

The address was wonderfully brief. The Taoiseach is learning

‘Milo never had such a low turnout’ quips Michael Colgan during tributes at the Gate Theatre afterwards